Allrounders strengthen SA ranks

Former NSW Breaker Sarah Coyte one of two new players joining Scorpions' 2015-16 WNCL title bid

Cricket Network

3 August 2015, 04:54 PM AEST

South Australia have bolstered their playing ranks for the 2015-16 Women’s National Cricket League season, signing Southern Star Sarah Coyte and promisingallrounder Sarah Lowe.

The Breezair SA Scorpions, who made the final of the WNCL for the first time last season, will benefit from the all-round prowess of former NSW Breakers player Coyte, who is currently competing with the Southern Stars in England.

Fellow allrounder Lowe secured her first Scorpions contract after impressing for Premier club Kensington last season.

Lowe, who has spent three seasons training with the group, made her Scorpions debut as a bowler in a WT20 clash against Tasmania in November 2012.

“Having made the final last season we’ll be looking to put some strong performances on the board and I’m certain that these additions will certainly help us to try and go one better this year,” McCauley said.

Lauren Ebsary will again captain the Scorpions, with wicketkeeper Tegan McPharlin promoted to vice-captain.

“Tegan has emerged as a terrific leader, showing real fight with the bat when we needed it last season,” McCauley said.

The Scorpions will begin their season on October 10 in Perth, playing a double-header against the Breakers and the Alcohol.Think Again Western Fury.